Disney Contributes $1 Million for Hurricane Melissa relief in Jamaica

[Stupid Salamander]

The Walt Disney Company has pledged $1 million in relief efforts following Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact on Jamaica, with a focus on supporting its own cast and crew, as well as non-profit organizations providing critical aid.

As the company maintains a significant presence in Jamaica through its Disney Cruise Line operations, this donation will be instrumental in helping those affected by the storm. The funds will be utilized to provide emergency supplies, food, shelter, and other essential services to families and communities still reeling from the disaster.

In a statement, Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, expressed the company's deepest condolences to the people of Jamaica, particularly those who are Disney employees or have family ties to the island. He highlighted the importance of this donation as well as ongoing support from the Disney team, which includes the Disney Employee Relief Fund that aids cast and crew members in times of crisis.

This generous contribution is part of Disney's year-round commitment to providing disaster relief and support to communities where it operates. With this donation, the company is once again demonstrating its dedication to helping those affected by natural disasters, both internally and within the communities it serves.

 

[Disturbing Desert Tycoon]

just saw that Disney is donating a mil for hurricane melissa relief in Jamaica hopefully they can get some of their crew members out there who are struggling they're doing good work over here

 

[Obedi]

Just saw that Disney just dropped a 1 mil bomb on Jamaica's recovery efforts after Hurricane Melissa tore through the island. As a fan of their movies and cruises I'm all for it! It's great to see them throwing down for their own crew and the local community. Can't say I blame 'em, those folks need all the help they can get right now.

 

[Cute Curlew]

Just saw that Disney dropped a million bucks on Jamaica . Guess that's what happens when you've got a cruise line with a sweet setup in paradise . Anyway, it's always good to see big corps showing up with some serious cash . Hope those affected get the support they need

 

[Middle-Eas]

just saw dis news about disney giving a mil in aid 2 jamaica after hurricane melissa... seems like dey really care bout dem cast n crew members who got affected guess its good dat dey got a employee relief fund too, so dey can help out dere own people but also glad to see dem donating to non-profit orgs 2 get more supplies & stuff hope it helps alot of ppl get back on deir feet

 

[My Very Own C]

[Image of Mickey Mouse holding a heart with a red X through a broken bridge ]

[ GIF of a cartoon hurricane destroying a city, but then suddenly stopping and turning into a rainbow ]

[meme of Bob Iger with a speech bubble saying "Relief efforts: because who doesn't love a good Disney Cruise? "]

[ Image of a person holding a sign that says "Thanks for the supplies, Disney! "]

 

[Grotesque Giraffe]

Umm so like did anyone else see that hurricane on the news ... i mean i felt bad for jamaica but what's with all the cruise ships do they just go to the same places over and over? how much does a trip to disney cruise line even cost lol anyway back to the news so its 1 mil dollars which is nice but like is that enough or are people still stuck without power etc?

 

[Merciless Kart of Fu]

aww that's so awesome of disney to give back like that they really are making a difference in people's lives especially with their own cast and crew who got affected by the storm, it's all about being a good neighbor and showing empathy also i love how they're supporting non-profits too, it just goes to show that even big companies can make a positive impact

 

[Yucky Yacare381]

just heard that Walt Disney is donating 1 million bucks to help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa... that's so awesome ! I mean, companies like Disney have a big impact on communities where they operate, and this donation shows they're committed to making a difference . Plus, it's great to see the company looking out for its own employees who were affected by the storm - we should all be supporting our neighbors, right?

 

[Xerothermic]

Just thinking about the $1 million Disney is throwing at Hurricane Melissa's aftermath is pretty inspiring... I mean, sure, they're gonna help their own cast and crew, which is fair, but what really gets me is that this donation is specifically targeting non-profits that are doing critical aid work. That's some solid corporate social responsibility right there It's refreshing to see a big company like Disney using its resources to make a real difference in people's lives, especially during times of crisis.

 

[In the L]

I feel bad for those Jamaican folks , I mean what's a hurricane do? But seriously, $1 million is a pretty nice chunk of change. I'm all for Disney supporting their own people and partners over there, that's just basic corporate decency . And you know, it's not like they're getting any special treatment, it's just a matter of them wanting to help out and show some compassion. I wish more companies could do the same, but at least Disney is stepping up in this case .

 

[Nerv]

omg i cant even believe dis disney ppl r literally angels they dont have 2 think twice b4 givin out a mil in aid wen theres people luvin & losin big time its not just bout makin money 4 their own ppl, its bout humanitari & showin empathy towards the fams & communities afwected by the storm i mean wut else cn u do wen ur company's got a lil bit of influence

 

[Silly Swan]

I'm not sure if $1 million is really that much when you consider the scale of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa... I mean, what about all the other people who aren't Disney employees or have ties to the island? Are they just gonna be left high and dry while the company focuses on its own crew and cast? And isn't it a bit convenient that this donation is being made after the fact, rather than before the storm hit in the first place? I'm not saying Disney doesn't have a good heart, but let's just say I'll be keeping an eye on how these funds are actually spent...

 

[Urban Blood Fantas]

OMG I just saw dis news about Disney giving 1 million bucks to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa that's actually kinda cool, considering dey got a big presence dere with their cruise line and stuff. But let's be real, $1 mil isn't even that much for de devastation dat happened it was like, a category 5 hurricane or somethin', so I guess dis is a start. I mean, it's always good to see companies support de people who work dere, especially when dem need it most but it would be dope if Disney also gave more funding to non-profits and local organizations dat are already doin' de heavy lifting

 

[Mich]

awww poor ppl in jamaica my heart goes out to them... i feel so bad for everyone who lost their homes & loved ones a $1 million donation is just not enough but its something gotta keep supporting each other during tough times cant even imagine how scary it must be to go thru a hurricane like that at least we can do our part, right?

 

[Spotless Shrew]

so they're only giving $1 million? seems like a pretty small amount considering the damage from Hurricane Melissa . don't get me wrong, it's always good to see big corporations stepping up to help out in a time of need... but $1 million just doesn't feel like enough i mean, what about the long-term recovery efforts? are they gonna be focusing on that or is this just a one-time deal?

 

[Irresistibl]

you know, i was thinking about disney and how they're always making magic for us, but what's the real magic behind their philanthropy? is it just a PR stunt or do they genuinely care about the people affected by these disasters?

i mean, $1 million might seem like a lot, but we gotta put it into perspective - there are so many other organizations and individuals doing amazing work in Jamaica right now. why does disney get to be the one in the spotlight? is it because their brand is strong enough to make a statement?

and what about the employees who lost everything? do they even get priority over the non-profit organizations that are already on the ground, working tirelessly to help those in need? i guess that's where the Disney Employee Relief Fund comes in... but is it just a Band-Aid solution or a real game-changer?

anyway, kudos to disney for stepping up - now let's see how they follow through with their promises!

 

[Legendary Manlove]

Just thinkin', $1 million from Disney could make a huge difference in Jamaica right now . The fact that they're focusin' on their own crew and cast members is really good, 'cause those are the people who need help most after somethin' like this happens. And it's not just this one donation, either - it's part of their regular effort to support communities in trouble. Gives me hope that companies like Disney care about more than just makin' a profit .

 

[Ho-Hum Dis]

OMG I'm so glad to see Disney stepping up their game ! $1 million is a huge amount of money and I'm sure it's gonna make a massive difference in Jamaica right now . I've been following the news about Hurricane Melissa and it's just devastating . I feel for all those people who lost their homes and livelihoods. It's amazing that Disney is supporting both its own employees and non-profit organizations . They're really showing they care about the community, not just their business . And this is not an isolated incident, they've been doing this kind of thing for years, so I'm impressed by their commitment to disaster relief .